Pat Cummins Laughs Off England’s Poor Form Ahead of World Cup Clash
England are almost out of Cricket World Cup 2023 after facing hammering defeats at the hands of Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. After watching them perform in this tournament, one might wonder how they won Cricket World Cup 2019.
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins recently found himself in the spotlight when he couldn’t help but chuckle at a question about England’s dismal performance during the Cricket World Cup.
Cummins’ reaction reflected the stark contrast between the fortunes of the two cricketing giants as England stumbled to an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka, much to the amusement of the Australian skipper.
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Cummins, who is known for his calm and composed demeanor on the field, was anything but stoic when asked about England’s recent woes. With a grin, he admitted, “It was… sad to see,” before adding, “Don’t have much for it.” His response, although light-hearted, underscored the satisfaction he and his team felt watching their rivals struggle.
At one stage of Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia found themselves at number 10 position in the points table. However, since their resurrection, they have played cricket in indomitable spirit and now their qualification is almost certain. England, on the other hand, despite coming as favourites, have found themselves in a miserable position.
Cummins made it clear that his team was keeping a watchful eye on England. He acknowledged that despite their recent difficulties, England remains a commendable team to reckon with.
Cummins said, “Yeah, obviously got them in a couple of games’ time, so we’ll have a closer look there.” This statement showed the captain’s understanding that Australia will not take England on light grounds.
One of the intriguing aspects of this upcoming Australia vs England match at this World Cup is the speculation surrounding the return of key players. Marcus Stoinis, who had been sidelined with a calf injury, and Travis Head, nursing a left hand fracture, have been the subject of much discussion.
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However, Cummins remained tight-lipped regarding the potential lineup changes Australia might make. This element of suspense only adds to the intrigue surrounding the series and keeps fans guessing about what to expect when the two cricketing giants collide.
Before facing Australia, England has to go against in-form India in Lucknow. As England coach Matthew Mott mentioned that there is still lot to play for. It is mainly matter of pride for England and as always said, a team that has a nothing to lose is the most dangerous team in any sports.
